How a Veteran Can Leave His Military Pension to a Special Needs Trust
Under recent changes to military pension plan rules, you can leave your pension to a special needs trust for the benefit of a child with special needs. Military members may choose the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) option, as part of their retirement pay options. SBPs...
Our Personal Experience Drives Our Legal Practice
When our firm’s founder Brian Rubin began practicing special needs future planning, he drew on his personal experience. Brian’s son Mitchell has autism and other diagnosed special needs. He was born in 1981, and Brian has focused solely on helping Illinois families of...
Why Is Estate Planning for People with Special Needs Different?
There are a number of reasons why estate planning for people with special needs can be different than planning for people who do not have special needs. Understanding these reasons will help you during the initial planning process and beyond. You should think of these...
Why Our Firm Only Practices in the Area of Special Needs Planning
From our personal experience, we know that families who are planning for their special needs relatives’ futures need strong advocates to advise them. Brian Rubin began to dedicate his legal practice to special needs planning after the birth of his son Mitchell, who...